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Jesse Tomas
Jesse Tomas is a reporter from Toronto who joined iNFOnews.ca in 2023. He graduated with a Bachelor in Journalism from Carleton University in 2022.
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The Biden campaign drafted questions for the president’s interviews on a pair of Black radio shows
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden 's campaign provided lists of approved questions to…
International environmental watchdog wants probe into shipping pollution enforcement
Investigators with an international environmental watchdog have recommended a probe into whether Canada is violating…
Broken sewer line closes several Vernon beaches
A broken sewer line has closed several beaches along Okanagan Lake in Vernon. Beaches from…
BC woman allegedly joined ISIS, now charged with terrorism offences
A 51-year-old woman from Squamish has been charged with terrorism offences after she allegedly left…
Keep your kettle whistling all year round by growing your own tea plants
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Whale researcher says orphan orca ‘likely’ seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly Cove
VICTORIA – A whale researcher says a lone young killer whale spotted surfacing Friday at…
Environment Canada issues widespread warnings as intense heatwave settles over B.C.
VANCOUVER – More than two dozen regions in British Columbia are under warnings as a…
Kelowna RCMP investigate drowning report at downtown marina
Police are investigating a possible drowning, and are asking the public to avoid the Kelowna…
Pro-Palestinian protesters vow to fight on, as numbers dwindle at UBC encampment
VANCOUVER – When the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver started…
B.C. ship and dock foremen issue 72-hour strike notice to employer
VANCOUVER – A union representing ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has issued 72-hour…
Non-profit opposed to new suburb proposal in Kelowna’s north-end
A developer has proposed 2,000 new residential units in McKinley Beach, but a local non-profit…
TRENDING NOW: And now an orangutan magician
This orangutan is working on their magic career but their assistant isn't helping with this…
Short-term rental ban coincides with real estate listing spike in Kamloops, Okanagan
Housing inventory in the southern Interior is on the rise as benchmark prices for real…
Heat warning issued for Kamloops, Okanagan and Shuswap
Extreme heat is expected in the southern Interior beginning this weekend. Environment Canada has issued…
Kamloops man assaulted with a weapon outside his home
A Kamloops man was assaulted outside of his home in Upper Sahali last night. Kamloops…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman located
UPDATE: July 3, 2024 RCMP say a missing 40-year-old Kelowna woman has been located and…
UPDATE: Missing Penticton man located
UPDATE: July 2, 2024 RCMP say a missing Penticton man has been located. All personal…
iN PHOTOS: Canada Day celebrations in downtown Kelowna
Kelowna celebrated Canada’s 157th birthday in style with food trucks, live music, and fireworks. Celebrate…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops woman located
UPDATE: July 2, 2024 Kamloops RCMP say a missing 18-year-old woman has been located and…
Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling return of troops to southern Gaza city
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians…
TRENDING NOW: Kitten in a bottle
You've seen a ship in a bottle, now get ready for a kitten in a…
Calgary water valves are being turned back on after repairs, but mayor warns of risks
CALGARY – Weeks of water restrictions in Calgary could be eased in a matter of…
Newfoundland soldier who died in the First World War laid to rest at home
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Hundreds of people filled the downtown streets in Newfoundland and Labrador's…